Marvel's The Punisher

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 17, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 234 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 166 out of 234
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 234
  3. Negative: 41 out of 234
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  1. iCampoRamil
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    Para mí, mejor que la primera. Se les va la olla más argumentalmente pero las actuaciones lo compensan. Jon Bernthal como Frank Castle, sencillamente maravilloso.
  2. Mindurbidniss
    Feb 25, 2022
    2
    How did the 2nd season end up worse than the first? It opens up with suffering through a 45 minute country music concert before proceeding with the good ol' 10 minutes of actual Punisher type action. This is unadulterated, terribly acted trash. The worse part is that Bernthal is the best iteration of the character surrounded by a bunch of basic ass theatre actors running through aHow did the 2nd season end up worse than the first? It opens up with suffering through a 45 minute country music concert before proceeding with the good ol' 10 minutes of actual Punisher type action. This is unadulterated, terribly acted trash. The worse part is that Bernthal is the best iteration of the character surrounded by a bunch of basic ass theatre actors running through a checklist of cliches. Stay far away from this one like everyone else did when it came out.… Expand
  3. Lucas565
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que eu já assisti eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo
  4. geewah
    Jan 6, 2021
    7
    Not as strong as the first season but still an addictive adrenaline rush of a series.
  5. wayrez
    May 16, 2020
    7
    Anyway, the Punisher is awesome. Yes, it has something to scold (uneven pace, sometimes a lot of chatter), but I do not want to. The story may be a little trivial, but not badly served. Good villains, great actors, interesting characters, good music and cool action.
  6. LoudestOne
    May 16, 2019
    8
    We had heard some millennial-ism rumblings before the season that made us almost not watch it, but it was much better than we expected. The Punisher story is too dark for pansy millenial antics getting traction. Thank goodness.
  7. brockcheese
    May 12, 2019
    6
    Continues to be the same as before with even the same conflict of Punisher vs. Jigsaw. Been there done that. There is also another villain that is just plain boring.
  8. Whatevenisthis
    Apr 7, 2019
    0
    The only punishing that went on was to my sanity.

    I came for brutish action and escapism, Instead, I got a show about a bratty 15 year old girl who hates white men, cries "racism" when a store clerk rightly explains to her that a shopping centre in the middle of America isn't a foreign haggling market, makes the worst life decisions imaginable, steals from people trying to help her    The only punishing that went on was to my sanity.

    I came for brutish action and escapism, Instead, I got a show about a bratty 15 year old girl who hates white men, cries "racism" when a store clerk rightly explains to her that a shopping centre in the middle of America isn't a foreign haggling market, makes the worst life decisions imaginable, steals from people trying to help her (constantly) and she continues to be sold to us as a righteous and admirable character.

    Get out of here with this rubbish thank god the show was cancelled.    … Expand
  9. Synycom
    Mar 21, 2019
    1
    So wanted this to be as good as Sesaon 1. Sadly, its just tedious with a woeful plot and a tiresome 16 or so teenage girl. Don’t waste time watching. Not surprised no season 3.
  10. ComandanteCobra
    Feb 26, 2019
    3
    Worse than F. Castle in Daredevil show and worse than the first season.
    I stopped watching on Netflix after just 3 episodes sadly.
  11. abm0
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    Too many drawn out conversations that don't really give us additional insight into the characters but just slow down the story for the sake of slowing it down. I'm OK with slow material in the right doses and in the right places but this was too much. Other than that it had the same action style as S1 and managed to bring something new to the table in terms of psychology and moralityToo many drawn out conversations that don't really give us additional insight into the characters but just slow down the story for the sake of slowing it down. I'm OK with slow material in the right doses and in the right places but this was too much. Other than that it had the same action style as S1 and managed to bring something new to the table in terms of psychology and morality nuggets to think about. So while it's no longer a 9/10 like the first season, I can't go below a 7 because it did deliver in the end. Forced me into some fast-forwarding here and there, but it did deliver the goods.… Expand
  12. Grachechkovski
    Feb 14, 2019
    7
    If you compare this season with first season - the first is better in all ways in my opinion. However, I want to say that this season has different side of positive moments.
    Positives: the beautiful story that has evolution of main hero (Castle) by father's feeling. It's great and interesting, because in the first season we couldn't see it. Also, I like to see that the main story of    If you compare this season with first season - the first is better in all ways in my opinion. However, I want to say that this season has different side of positive moments.
    Positives: the beautiful story that has evolution of main hero (Castle) by father's feeling. It's great and interesting, because in the first season we couldn't see it. Also, I like to see that the main story of season is ended and the story about an antagonist (John/Robert) who is no different from a protagonist in life values.
    Negatives: I saw many times movie bugs: in the shootings, dialogues between Billy and his doctor and etc.    … Expand
  13. quagmire0
    Feb 11, 2019
    4
    About 8 or so episodes in and this show has suffered from what many of the Marvel Netflix shows have - IT'S. TOO. DAMN. LONG. If you like listening to people have conversations for 90% of the episodes, this season is for you. Look, I like character development. I want to know their motivations, their history, etc. But there has to be a more compelling way to tell these stories. I turnAbout 8 or so episodes in and this show has suffered from what many of the Marvel Netflix shows have - IT'S. TOO. DAMN. LONG. If you like listening to people have conversations for 90% of the episodes, this season is for you. Look, I like character development. I want to know their motivations, their history, etc. But there has to be a more compelling way to tell these stories. I turn on an episode and the majority of it is talk, talk, talk, talk, talk - OH LOOK! A FIGHT! - talk, talk, talk, talk, talk. I can feel things starting to pick up, but it's annoying that these shows make us wait about 8-10 episodes before they do. No fault to the actors, I think they do a great job. It's just the pace needs a lot of work.… Expand
  14. AnEarthling
    Feb 6, 2019
    6
    The punisher really didn't need a second season but they made one anyways. After a few episodes the story really got lacking. It felt like they didn't know what to do half the time and decided to make a few other storylines. Several of the episodes are just filler and rarely do anything to the actual main story. Slightly disappointed overall but definitely above average for what the seasonThe punisher really didn't need a second season but they made one anyways. After a few episodes the story really got lacking. It felt like they didn't know what to do half the time and decided to make a few other storylines. Several of the episodes are just filler and rarely do anything to the actual main story. Slightly disappointed overall but definitely above average for what the season does offer in terms of entertainment.… Expand
  15. offthewall
    Feb 5, 2019
    9
    If you like asskickin', ball busting action films with lots of scores to settle and Frank Castle doin' his thing you can't beat The Punisher. No it's not for everyone, and yeah, it's a little over the top at times, but i loved it and hope like hell there is a Season 3.
  16. smoussie
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    " -Is that Lombardi's pizza?
    -Sausage and mushroom
    -Holy **** " Season 2 is great. Quality actions scenes, good acting and overall interesting plot. The only problem is mandatory 13 episodes rule. Because of that, in the middle of the season we get lenghty boring scenes. The whole scenario can be perfectly fitted into 9-10 episodes. But anyways, I do not regret watching punisher at    " -Is that Lombardi's pizza?
    -Sausage and mushroom
    -Holy **** "

    Season 2 is great. Quality actions scenes, good acting and overall interesting plot. The only problem is mandatory 13 episodes rule. Because of that, in the middle of the season we get lenghty boring scenes. The whole scenario can be perfectly fitted into 9-10 episodes. But anyways, I do not regret watching punisher at all. (Comparing to Luke Cage which I want to erase from my memory.)    … Expand
  17. blawren4
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Good pacing, good characters. I would have liked a little more backstory on the villain, John as to why he was such a badass, but other than than, solid.
  18. Reidaian
    Feb 3, 2019
    3
    This show was so bad. If all Netflix Marvel shows are canceled, it's because they are like a soap opera. Dragged out and thin. It's like the first Daredevil was 13 episodes (still 1-2 eps too long) and then all others had to be 13 as well, even if they just had content to fill about 5.

    The show has two main arcs and a bunch of other ones. But it drags out the two main ones until the    This show was so bad. If all Netflix Marvel shows are canceled, it's because they are like a soap opera. Dragged out and thin. It's like the first Daredevil was 13 episodes (still 1-2 eps too long) and then all others had to be 13 as well, even if they just had content to fill about 5.

    The show has two main arcs and a bunch of other ones. But it drags out the two main ones until the last episode so artificially and it really, really thinks too much of some of it's secondary arcs, like Billy and his shrink. So uninteresting and very much not as smart as they would think it to be.

    The most annoying part of the show was not even the teenage girl Frank has to protect. Their dynamic is actually good, but sorry, we can't have that because we have to have Frank constantly leave her alone to go... do nothing really, because almost all main characters are completely useless in this show, and the only time they achieve something is pretty much by circumstance.

    What a waste of time. First 1-2-3 episodes are ok, but still would not recommended one bit. And if for some kind of Marvel nostalgia, you do wanna give it a try, if at any point you feel it is wasting your time, don't be ashamed to call it quits, because that how it is until the end.    … Expand
  19. metakrewl
    Jan 31, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt very repetitive of Season 1, similar people, similar plot line, drawn out conversations, and could have been finished in 8 or 9 episodes. The only 'new' aspect of the season was in the first few episodes.… Expand
  20. Joeizzle
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Haters gon hate. I thought this season was awesome and it really dug into a more psychological aspect of the whole good and bad people thing. And the punisher is ofc still a as badass as ever.
  21. jeffholmstrom
    Jan 29, 2019
    2
    Compared to season 1 it's bad really bad, we follow a 16 year old girl controlling Frank and on the top of that she hates white man what a surprise.
  22. atorado
    Jan 29, 2019
    7
    The writers didn`t know how to make a succesful story in a mandatory 13 episodes season resulting in many pointless or repetitive scenes. Other Netflix series have been quite succesful with 8 to 10 episodes stories. First 5 episodes were very good and last three were also very entertaining...
  23. rockon
    Jan 28, 2019
    8
    Frank piles up a big body count in the second installment and Most will enjoy it. Especially those who like a lot of action and extreme violence. As long as they remember this is taken from a comic book. And just go along for the ride. It has the feel of implausible plot twists because that's what a comic does. Some will note the ridiculous amount of punishment people seem to be ableFrank piles up a big body count in the second installment and Most will enjoy it. Especially those who like a lot of action and extreme violence. As long as they remember this is taken from a comic book. And just go along for the ride. It has the feel of implausible plot twists because that's what a comic does. Some will note the ridiculous amount of punishment people seem to be able to take in fight sequences. In a fight sequence in the last episode Frank has a metal shovel broken over his head and it doesn't knock him out. He gets a chain punched into the back of his head about 5 times in that sequence. Doesn't faze him. His opponent in the fight is hit in the skull twice with a 10lb welding gas tank and doesn't go down. Frank will get a weight smashed into his face 10 times and the next day the swelling is miraculously gone. Also in the last episode a woman is thrown through a third story window onto the sidewalk below. Not only does she survive, but not long after is shown in the hospital without a scratch on her face. The main characters in the story are comic-book invincible. Everybody else is cannon fodder. If you can get past that silliness, enjoy.… Expand
  24. Brickthegrim
    Jan 28, 2019
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of this blockbuster quality series.
    Critics are kind of obligated to rate it poorly though because it's not exactly kid friendly and most reviewers have minds of children so...
    Anyways, the portrayal of Frank Castle is the perfect combination of comic over the top and real world realism. That delicate yet beautiful middle ground every show like    I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of this blockbuster quality series.
    Critics are kind of obligated to rate it poorly though because it's not exactly kid friendly and most reviewers have minds of children so...

    Anyways, the portrayal of Frank Castle is the perfect combination of comic over the top and real world realism. That delicate yet beautiful middle ground every show like this strives for but so few achieve.

    My only single complaint was that Jigsaw's face was just a little more messed up. He was still a pretty boy even with the scars.    … Expand
  25. EerieDemonble
    Jan 28, 2019
    8
    Great season. _punisherthumbsup.jpeg
    I was worried villains will be some shallow caricatures, I'm glad I was wrong. Everything improved from first season: a lot more action scenes, solid acting and story too. Easy to recommend.
    I hope Disney won't shut it down and there will be more seasons of Punisher. Out of all Marvel TV shows Punisher & Daredevil are the only ones that actually interesting.
  26. tokincrackhead
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    Fantastic action and great characters. The interaction between Frank and Amy was great, hopefully there will be a season 3.
  27. Janinedeam
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing season, full of action scenes! Jon Bernthal as usual perfect as Frank Castle. LOved the fraternal chemistry between Frank and Amy.
    Cant wait for season 3! Make it happen Netflix!
  28. bkristman
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    A very satisfying ending to the various story and character arcs . A few laugh out loud moments as well and some great ultraviolence.
    The last 2 eps are worth watching over and over.
  29. Eikox
    Jan 24, 2019
    4
    Honestly I think Jhon Bernthal did a good job, not a great one with the role that they told them to do in this season, if is someone fault I can bet that is in the writers. Somehow they took a fantastic antagonist and bring him down to see if the "regular" people can catch up, the plot comes with a few holes but deep ones and in the meantime that the story advance you wonder why are youHonestly I think Jhon Bernthal did a good job, not a great one with the role that they told them to do in this season, if is someone fault I can bet that is in the writers. Somehow they took a fantastic antagonist and bring him down to see if the "regular" people can catch up, the plot comes with a few holes but deep ones and in the meantime that the story advance you wonder why are you not doing or watching something better. In time where Disney buy everything from Netflix somehow is disappointed see that Thanos didn't snap the show.… Expand
  30. MrMuppe
    Jan 24, 2019
    7
    Season 1 was okay but not much more. Season 2 is better yet lacking in the brutality department.
    Acting is good, and Jon Bernthal does a good job with what he is given, just like the rest.
    What knocks this down most is that this season tries to tell 2 different stories, 2 stories that each would have deserved a season on their own. However, and this must be said. While season 1 was for    Season 1 was okay but not much more. Season 2 is better yet lacking in the brutality department.
    Acting is good, and Jon Bernthal does a good job with what he is given, just like the rest.
    What knocks this down most is that this season tries to tell 2 different stories, 2 stories that each would have deserved a season on their own.
    However, and this must be said. While season 1 was for me a 6 this is a 7 closing on 8, a season 3 could easily be an 8 or 9 if they continue this trend.
    There are potentials here.    … Expand
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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Jan 18, 2019
    83
    What makes this season of “The Punisher” work so well is that it feels less like a Season 2 and more like a Season 5, a standalone story in the established adventures of Frank Castle.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Alex Abad-Santos
    Jan 18, 2019
    50
    In short, it’s a mixed bag. The show’s signature fight scenes are still fantastic, as is the Punisher himself, Jon Bernthal. But something seemed to go wrong in the writers’ room this go-round, and even with a new dynamic that changes Frank’s life, there are still some stories in play that might have been better wrapped up in season one.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Allison Shoemaker
    Jan 17, 2019
    40
    Bernthal plays Castle as a man who feels doomed to repeat the same brutal cycle over and over again, convinced that there’s only one thing he’s good for, and that, sadly, is also true of the second season of this series: repetitive, bleak, and unwilling to admit that it might be capable of doing anything new.
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